Moving to Denmark from Turkey, the Turkish route
Türkçe özet
Hoş geldiniz! Bu, Danimarka'ya taşınan Türkler için rehberdir. Tüm ayrıntılı rehber aşağıda İngilizcedir; işte başlamak için en önemlileri.
- AB dışı vatandaş olarak, gelmeden önce genellikle bir oturma ve çalışma izni (SIRI aracılığıyla) almanız gerekir.
- Vardığınızda CPR numaranızı ve MitID'nizi alın, Danimarka'da her şeyin anahtarıdır.
- Vergiler yüksek ama hizmetler kapsamlı; net maaş hesaplayıcımızı kullanın.
Tüm ayrıntılar ve rakamları içeren rehberin tamamı aşağıda İngilizcedir.
Your route in
Turkish citizens need a Danish residence and work permit; some enjoy specific rights under the EU-Turkey Association Agreement once legally employed.
Routes include the Positive List, Pay Limit Scheme, and family reunification; Association Agreement rights can matter for renewals.
Whichever scheme fits, you apply through SIRI (usually online via nyidanmark.dk) with a job contract in hand, and you must have the permit approved before you move. Compare the options in our residence permits guide and check the Positive List and Pay Limit Scheme.
Your first steps after arrival
Once you are in Denmark, the sequence is the same for everyone, and each step unlocks the next:
- Register your address and get a CPR number - the ten-digit key to everything. See the CPR number guide.
- Set up MitID, the digital ID you need for banking, tax and public services - the MitID guide walks you through it.
- Open a bank account and NemKonto so your salary and any refunds can be paid - see opening a bank account.
- Get your tax card (skattekort) so you are not taxed at the emergency 55% rate - the tax card guide explains it.
- Register with a doctor using your yellow health card, which arrives after your CPR.
Our first 30 days checklist puts all of this in order with timings.
Tax and your money
Turkey and Denmark have a double-taxation treaty. Denmark taxes residents on worldwide income once you have been here beyond six months, but the rate you actually pay is lower than the headline figures suggest once deductions apply.
Work out your real take-home before you accept an offer with the net salary calculator, and if you are a researcher or highly paid specialist, check whether you qualify for the 27% expat tax scheme - from 2026 the salary threshold dropped, so more people qualify than before.
Your driving licence
A Turkish licence generally requires a Danish driving test to exchange.
Full details, including the test and the 90-day window, are in the driving licence exchange guide.
Settling in
One of the largest and most established immigrant communities in Denmark.
The two things that surprise newcomers most are the cost of getting into a rental (often several months of deposit plus prepaid rent) and how much daily life runs through digital ID. Read up on deposit rules and the cost of living before you commit to anything.
And learning even basic Danish goes a long way socially, even though almost everyone speaks excellent English - see learning Danish.
Common questions
Can I move first and find a job later?
No. You need the residence and work permit approved before you move. A job offer normally comes first.
How long does a permit take?
It varies by scheme; certified employers using the Fast-Track Scheme are fastest. Check current SIRI processing times before you plan dates.
Can my family come with me?
Yes, accompanying family permits are available for spouses and children, applied for alongside or after your own permit.